Factor Tree of 126
How to find the Factor Tree of 126
Given number is 126
The factor tree of 126 is as follows:
| 126 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 63 | |||||||||
| 3 | 21 | |||||||||
| 3 | 7 | |||||||||
126 = 2 x 63
63 = 3 x 21
21 = 3 x 7
If we write into multiples it would be 126 x 2
On splitting 63 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 21 x 3.
On splitting 21 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 7 x 3.
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Ways to Find Factors of 126
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 126. They are splitting numbers and prime factors.
Splitting Numbers
We can divide the number into either of its two factors. In other words, we are looking for the numbers that when multiplied together eqaul 126. Let’s start with 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 as it results in 126 on multiplying. We will now find the factors or ancestors of split factors, just like in any family tree.
Prime Factors
Let’s take a look at 126 now and we can write as 2 x 3 x 3 x 7 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 3, 3, 7 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 126 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 126 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 126 are 2 x 3 x 3 x 7.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 126 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 126 are 2 x 3 x 3 x 7.